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bombing

n. C / U
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ˈbɑmɪŋ// UK //bˈɒmɪŋ// bomb·ing General-service

n. an attack where someone uses a bomb to damage a place or hurt people. It is often used to describe events in a war or a criminal act.

n. the act of attacking a target with explosive devices, or an instance of such an attack. Often used in military contexts or to describe acts of terrorism.


SIMPLE

The city suffered a heavy bombing during the war.

CONTEXTUAL

The local government held a memorial service to honor the victims of the recent bombing in the city center.

COMPLEX

Historians continue to debate the strategic necessity of the aerial bombing, weighing the military objectives against the significant loss of civilian life and infrastructure.

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Functions as an uncountable noun when referring to the general activity or tactic, and as a countable noun when referring to specific incidents.

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